W166 – Crosswind

CE Certified Road sign manufactured in Knocktopher, Kilkenny. CE certification is a required standard for Road Signs in the EU since 2013. National Roads- Unlit Area: RA1 if AADT<3500, RA2 if AADT is >3500. Lit Area: RA2. Regional Roads- Unlit Area:RA1. Lit Area: RA2. Local Roads- Unlit and Lit Area: RA1. Roadworks- Unlit and Lit Area: RA2. Sign W 166, Crosswind, should be used where crosswinds occur regularly and may cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle. The sign can also be used where there is a danger that crosswinds may cause high-sided goods vehicles to overturn. Risk prone areas will include lengthy or elevated sections of viaduct spanning high sided valleys, exposed coastal roads and other areas where there is no natural protection from crosswinds.